Begun in 1974, Anderson's Midnight Parade, held annually on the Fourth of July, is traditionally the nation's "first" Independence Day parade on each July 4.

Bigger and better every year this parade draws 20,000-25,000 spectators. In addition to various celebrities, the parade also features clowns, horse patrols, car clubs, floats, marching bands, and a good variety of other entrants.